The thing about pencil skirts is that they're difficult to (speed)walk in. When I'm hustling to work, the last thing I need is a restrictive silhouette to slow me down. Minis can be just appropriate for the office if you play them right (but still allow for a fast, I'm-not-afraid-to-trample-your-Dachshund pace). In a classic grey tweed and (at this length) paired with black tights, they're perfect with a silky blouse or collared shirt. I'm obsessed with this little
DSquared2 number on the right. When I say obsessed, I mean that I hope Santa or the Easter Bunny or my fairy godmother is reading this right now. Wink. Wink wink wink.
What do you think? Does it depend on the office environment? Admittedly, mine is the kind of place where you can wear snakeskin pants or a silk jumpsuit. (Both worn by my bosses). (Who are awesome). (Whose ensembles clearly put my jeans-and-tee uniform to shame). (Would you prefer that they write this blog?). (Please don't answer that).
[photo cred here]
2 comments:
The skirt is perfect, so my style, and I would have worn it with the tights, to my old banking job. Thanks to the conservative tweed. Plus, it's amazing what black opaque tights will let you get away with.
And pencil skirts... so not for speed walking! I remember walking in Dublin, rushing for a meeting, and my pencil skirt sliding around as I moved. By the time I got there, the back was in the front. Not cool.
Haha, I'm glad you write this blog. You're coming from the perfect place that it makes it comical and sophisticated! :)
And as for the skirt, I'd totally wear it. I love greys. I work at a company where everyone is in flip flops and tank tops, then if and when it gets cold out (in So Cal) they're wearing beanies, snow coats and sandals. Because for some reason we blast the AC like it summer every day. I'm the most over dressed person here- ha, whatever.
And I have a Dachshund, so that comment made me laugh! Dang ankle biters!
xoxo
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